Senior Solar Project Manager — CT (Commercial & Municipal)

Your Talent Team; Milford (CT); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Company vehicle

401(k) with company match

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Your Talent Team client, a well-established electrical contractor in Milford, CT, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale commercial and municipal solar projects across Connecticut. You will manage schedules, budgets, procurement, and contractor coordination in a fast-paced environment with utilities, municipalities, engineers, and subcontractors.

The role requires 4+ years of project management experience in commercial or electrical construction, NEC knowledge, and strong

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience in commercial construction, electrical construction, or utility-scale solar.
• Strong understanding of NEC and electrical construction practices.
• Experience with projects exceeding 500 kW preferred.
• Experience with municipal contracts and public bid work preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and electrical schematics.
• Strong budgeting and cost control experience.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial and municipal solar projects (rooftop, ground mount, carport) across Connecticut.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and establish clear execution plans.
• Develop and maintain project schedules (critical path, long lead items, utility coordination timelines).
• Manage procurement of major equipment including modules, inverters, switchgear, transformers, and balance of system materials.
• Coordinate with utilities for interconnection, witness testing, and approvals.
• Track project budgets and monitor costs to ensure margin targets are maintained.
• Review and manage subcontracts and vendor agreements.
• Submit and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contract documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering and field teams to ensure design intent is executed correctly.
• Oversee permitting and inspection processes.
• Manage project billing milestones and support O&M transition at project completion.
• Maintain organized project documentation and reporting.
• Identify and mitigate risks early in the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Solar/renewable energy

Electrical construction

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

PM software

Job description

Your Talent Team client, a well-established electrical contractor in Milford, CT, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale commercial and municipal solar projects across Connecticut. You will manage schedules, budgets, procurement, and contractor coordination in a fast-paced environment with utilities, municipalities, engineers, and subcontractors.

The role requires 4+ years of project management experience in commercial or electrical construction, NEC knowledge, and strong